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8/22/2002

Hi-Tech Solutions On Display at Manufacturing & Distribution Technology Expo 
Los Angeles, CA, August 22, 2002 

MASS Group, Inc. - Manufacturing Automation Software & Systems Group, Inc., Chatsworth, CA, 

USDATA, SYSPRO, PSC, DataNet, MASS Group, Wavelink, Symbol, Zebra, Intermec, APAX, MDS, SYNRAD, HHP, RVSI, National Instruments, Spectralink Wireless showcased a wide range of automation hardware &  software.  

Manufacturers were able to assess the capabilities of current state of the art devices including rugged hand held wireless devices using various operating systems such as Palm, Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 for extreme industrial environments. A wide array of printing solutions from Zebra and hand held barcode scanners. Portable computers from HHP, Symbol and Intermec were available for hands-on trial. Machine vision experts, RVSI,  showed the latest intelligent devices for reading 2D data matrix and measurements directly off parts to aid in tracking, alignment and automated assembly procedures.  Learning how  the tools will work with  existing specific manufacturing processes is critical when deciding how to upgrade plant  technology. 

Synrad - Seattle, Wash,  demonstrated the unique capabilities of its high performance world class lasers in parts marking on metal and other materials.  The ability of the laser to cut metal with high precision also makes them an attractive device for fabrication shops.

Wireless communications for the shop floor were demonstrated by Wavelink. The wavelink systems provide secure access and administration.  Wavelink also provides development tools for the wireless application. Spectralink's latest hand-held commercial cordless handsets were also on display. Spectralink's phones provide real-time factory floor communications.

Several software packages were also available to help the manufacturer improve quality control, real-time monitoring of processes and efficiency on the factory floor. Mid-market ERP software provider Syspro demonstrated the importance of a solid planning and tracking tool to manage day-to-day transactions and improve profitability.

Radio Beacon's high end warehousing and distribution software was an important tool for the modern high capacity distribution facility. PSC also provided information on Intellitrack's integrated hardware and software solutions for the warehouse environment. 

MASS Group provides the sales and engineering support team to help integrate technologies into the MES using proven USDATA products such as Xfactory® and Factorylink®,  as well as, MASS Group FactoryServer for a web-based computerized equipment maintenance management software package. 

About MASS Group, Inc. 
MASS Group, Inc. is a single source vendor for automation software, hardware, and engineering services. MASS Group, Inc. provides automation, control and ID products including, industrial lasers, 2D part scanners, barcode scanning, printing and wireless networking, for aerospace, semiconductor, electronics, food & beverage, chemicals, energy, petroleum and utilities markets. 

The company is a leader in providing comprehensive shop floor to top floor factory automation products, expert consulting, support services, and training for PC based control, HMI, SCADA, MES, SPC/SQC, ERP, RF networking and warehouse management software. For more information visit MASS Group on the web at www.massgroup.com. 

Contact:  Sales Title: Director Business Development Company: MASS Group, Inc. Email:  Sales@massgroup.com Phone (818) 709-1255 FAX (818) 709-1468